Coastal Trail Tips Hiking connects us with nature and provides excellent exercise. Proper preparation ensures safe and enjoyable trails. Trail Preparation Check conditions before heading...

As someone who started hiking on coastal trails and worked up to fourteeners over several years, I can tell you that mountain hiking demands respect...

As someone who nearly ended up a desert hiking statistic on my first trip to Joshua Tree, I can tell you that desert environments demand...

Why One Gear Setup Doesn’t Work Year-Round As someone who’s hiked through every month of the year for over a decade, I can tell you...

As someone who once carried a 40-pound pack on a three-day trip and swore off backpacking entirely, I can tell you that going ultralight changed...

As someone who started as a hiker and gradually transitioned into trail running, I’ve spent years figuring out when to walk and when to run....

As someone who started hiking seriously in my thirties and now find myself solidly in my fifties, I can tell you that the trails haven’t...

As someone who’s been dragging kids on trails since they could walk, I can tell you that hiking with children is equal parts joy and...

As someone who’s logged thousands of trail miles with my dog, I can tell you that hiking with your four-legged companion transforms every trip into...

As someone who’s been hiking solo for over a decade, I can tell you that there’s nothing quite like the freedom of setting your own...